Col du Poteau from Palaja

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Difficulty points	111
Length	6 km
Average gradient	3.9%
Steepest 100 metres	6.8%
Total ascent	231 m

Difficulty points

111

Length

6 km

Average gradient

3.9%

Steepest 100 metres

6.8%

Total ascent

231 m

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Lovely quiet climb in restful surroundings. Nowhere steep, nice walking. Don't count on terraces!

Climbing times

7 km/h	00:51:18
11 km/h	00:32:38
15 km/h	00:23:56
19 km/h	00:18:54

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Frequently Asked Questions

Col du Poteau can be cycled from 2 sides. Col du Poteau from Palaja is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Col du Poteau from Mas de Cours.

You don't need special gearing for Col du Poteau from Palaja. The slope isn't long or steep enough to require much shifting down. You can conquer this climb on power alone. However, a compact gearing system with a smallest front chainring of 34 and largest rear sprocket of 28 or 30 is always nice if you enjoy cycling uphill. This helps maintain a smooth cadence.

Col du Poteau from Palaja is a 4th-category climb. A sprint to the top is usually not an option, and untrained riders will definitely feel it in their legs. For trained cyclists, it is a great training climb.

Col du Poteau from Palaja is 6 km long.

The average gradient of Col du Poteau from Palaja is 3.9%.

Col du Poteau from Palaja has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 6.8%.

The summit of Col du Poteau from Palaja is at 410 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 00:51:18 to climb Col du Poteau from Palaja. At 11 km/h the time is 00:32:38, and at 15 km/h 00:23:56. For the fastest cyclists, 00:18:54 is an achievable time.

Col du Poteau from Palaja is located in the region Aude in France.

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